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Among the first-time exhibitors at AUSPACK is Pacmatix, which supplies flow-wrapping systems from Techno-pak and GSP, as well as other equipment.

The GSP equipment is aimed at the entry level and shorter volume markets, while the Techno-pak solutions are aimed at high-volume work. Both are Italian-based.

Pacmatix managing director Ettienne van Vuuren talks to PKN associate editor Wayne Robinson on the reasons the company has achieved a 97 per cent satisfaction rating on its service, and on the equipment it is supplying.

Check out what Ettiene had to say here: 

Food & Drink Business

Family-owned chocolate maker, Haigh’s Chocolates, has opened its new $120 million production, warehouse and online fulfilment facility in South Australia, enabling the company to almost double its chocolate production.

Sydney Brewery says its acquisition of the brewing assets and long-term lease of the White Bay Brewing site in Rozelle, Sydney, will give the brewery capacity to launch new product lines and expand its bar presence.

Lark Distilling Co. has appointed Four Pillars Gin co-founder, Stuart Gregor, as its new managing director and CEO, taking effect from 1 January 2026. He will succeed Satya (Sash) Sharma, who is stepping down after being in the role since May 2023.